The advance of tomato disease-related microRNAs

Plant Cell Rep. 2015 Jul;34(7):1089-97. doi: 10.1007/s00299-015-1782-0. Epub 2015 Mar 15.

Abstract

Tomato is a model plant for studying plant-pathogen interactions. As regulatory factors, microRNAs (miRNAs) have been widely identified and play crucial roles in tomato-pathogen interactions, including host defense and pathogen counter-defense. Here, the review summarizes the discoveries and highlights of miRNAs in tomato diseases. Roles of artificial miRNAs in disease resistance are further discussed. Hence, a better understanding of the contribution of miRNAs in tomato disease will shed light on strategies in enhancing tomato-pathogen resistance.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Data Mining
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions / genetics
  • MicroRNAs / genetics*
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism
  • Plant Diseases / genetics*
  • Plant Diseases / microbiology
  • Solanum lycopersicum / genetics*
  • Solanum lycopersicum / microbiology

Substances

  • MicroRNAs